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HY55 FBB

2005 Aston Martin DB9

Silver Petrol 5935cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,434 mi
Last recorded83,434 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Aston Martin DB931,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 FBB
MakeAston Martin
ModelDB9
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 83,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,154 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Service light on

Pass 1 May 2024 77,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,088 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,391 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 73,390 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 71,817 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 71,817 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,251 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,468 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat does not tilt-lever missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear h/brake pads low

Fail 17 Feb 2016 65,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front seat does not tilt-lever missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on limit (4.1.E.1)

both door mirrors do not adjust

engine covers/undertrays fitted

rear h/brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 62,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 55,812 miles

brake discs worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 55,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differential oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 47,010 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,829 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Aston Martin DB9?

Based on 83,149 MOT tests across 5,749 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,403
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,749
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 560
coil spring broken 293
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 291
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 290
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HY55 FBB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9 in Silver with a 5,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Aston Martin DB9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 31,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Aston Martin DB9 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY55 FBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Aston Martin DB9 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Aston Martin DB9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HY55 FBB is a 2005 Aston Martin DB9, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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